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Overview |
Tuskegee University | OBU | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Arkadelphia, AR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 1,784 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #474 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | obu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | OBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $8,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $21,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $22,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | OBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 2,063 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 1020/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | OBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | OBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $232 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | OBU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | OBU | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | OBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tuskegee University is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (2,570 students vs. 1,784 students)
Tuskegee University vs. OBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or OBU?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 55.7% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.7% higher at OBU than Tuskegee University ($30,500.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ouachita Baptist University than Tuskegee University ($21,677 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 11.9% lower than costs at Tuskegee University ($8,800 vs. $9,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than Tuskegee University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 250.5% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($22,181 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. OBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or OBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OBU or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 165 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming OBU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- OBU has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. OBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or OBU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between OBU and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Tuskegee University (63% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $40,900)
- Ouachita Baptist University students graduate with a $9,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $32,122)
- OBU graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($232 vs. $332)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/